Monetary policy

The primary objective of the Eurosystem, which part is also the Bank of Slovenia, is to maintain price stability. The Eurosystem aims at euro inflation rates of below, but close to, 2% over the medium term.

Financial stability

The Bank of Slovenia co-designs, implements and oversees a system of prudential rules for safe and sound operations by banks and savings banks, and ensures financial stability through the regular monitoring and analysis of banks.

Payments and infrastructure

Payment systems and securities settlement systems (settlement systems) are an important part of the economic and financial infrastructure, which allow for the transfer of funds and financial instruments between participants in payment and settlement systems.

Banknotes and coins

Euro banknotes and coins are legal tender in Slovenia. The Bank of Slovenia ensures that the Slovenian market is supplied with authentic and fit currency, exchanges tolar banknotes and damaged euro banknotes, and sells commemorative and collector coins to collectors and other members of the public.

Publications

The Bank of Slovenia releases a range of publications covering its areas of activity. The focus is on analysis of the performance of the banking system, forecasts of economic developments, monitoring of direct investment, and international economic relations.

Macroprudential policy strategy

Through strategic documents, the Bank of Slovenia has put into place an operational framework for the macroprudential policy and macroprudential supervision of the banking system.The Bank of Slovenia’s macroprudential policy guidelines clarify the links between the ultimate objective and interim objectives of macroprudential policy, the instruments and interim objectives of macroprudential policy, and the most important indicators of systemic risks and interim objectives.

Strategic Framework

Document Macroprudential Policy for the Banking Sector - Strategic Framework builds on the institutional framework and economic circumstances in Slovenia and establishes a detailed strategic framework for achieving the ultimate and intermediate objectives of macroprudential policy through the use of instruments under the direct control of the Bank of Slovenia. System for monitoring the emergence of systemic risks that is already established or will be introduced in the near future is connected with the principles that will guide the application, deactivation or calibration of macroprudential instruments. Coordination mechanisms with relevant authorities at the national and EU level have been introduced and are presented in the document. Additionally the text formulates a communication policy that will enhance transparency and accountability of the macroprudential policy of the Bank of Slovenia.